Human Resources Manager

Reporting to the Director of People and Equity, the Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Human Resources division and utilizing HR expertise to support strategic organizational priorities, foster safe spaces, endorse mental health and well-being, and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all staff.

**What we can offer YOU**
- A competitive hourly wage ranging between $67.15 - $78.56 (April 1, 2024 Non-Union Pay Grid);
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment

**What you’ll do**
- General direction over the Human Resources division to support departmental operations, goals and initiatives
- Ensure proper and effective staffing through recruitment and selection
- Provide a healthy, safe and positive work environment for staff
- Guide staff toward the realization of the division’s strategic direction and priorities
- Foster a learning environment by enabling others through coaching, mentoring and guiding development
- In consultation with the Director of People and Equity, play a leadership role in ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in all HR policies, procedures and programs
- Lead negotiations and deliver the bargaining mandate for two collective agreements;
- Build trusted relationships with union groups and employees to improve work relationships and build morale;
- Participate in labour relations activities, including grievance handling, contract negotiations, joint union/management discussions, conciliations, mediations and arbitrations as required
- Provide interpretation of collective agreements;
- Create, deliver, enhance and administer HR programs and policies that align with the strategic priorities of the County;
- Analyze trends and establish metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop programs, policies and procedures
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies and processes
- Ensure regulatory compliance and management of legislative changes impacting the human resources portfolio and process, including planning for future/anticipated changes
- Seek legal advice on employment matters and compliance where required
- Support effective, thorough and objective investigations pertaining to workplace violence, harassment and/or discrimination
- Maintain working knowledge of the principles of job evaluation and pay equity
- Provide advice to managers and supervisors with respect to compensation
- Direct the development and maintenance of job descriptions
- Provide HR services to member municipalities
- Manage and coordinate processes related to the employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, selection, onboarding, development, retention, performance management, termination and off-boarding
- Lead and/or support a talent management/retention strategy that attracts the best employees and helps them achieve their full potential
- Provide managers with tools and information to enhance employee performance and open windows for advancement
- Support the Director of People and Equity in preparation and submission of the annual budget for the division.
- Review and approve division expenditures
- Other duties as assigned

**What you’ll bring**
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations or a related discipline
- Designation as a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and/or Certified Municipal Manager III Human Resource Professional (CMMIII)
- Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Code, Human Rights Code and Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, including demonstrated ability to interact, lead and participate in consultative decision making that respects people with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and styles, while working collegially with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
- Experience with conflict resolution, mediation and conducting investigations in a human resources department
- Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Ability to foster strong effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels
- Ability to plan and think strategically
- Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities with frequent interruptions to attend to matters of an urgent nature
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office, HRIS and similar complex databases, as well as the ability to generate and analyze reports and to resolve difficulties with computer